Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

"This is that Mr. Ma...?"

Xiaoxia tilted her head back and muttered to herself unconsciously.

Wasn't he just speaking in a very ordinary way?!

This is no ordinary thing!

But Lt. Surge, the Gym Leader of Vermilion City, seemed oblivious to everything around him.

His sharp eyes were fixed on Pikachu on Ash's shoulder.

At the same time, Ash's gaze was also firmly drawn to a Pokémon at Lt. Surge's feet.

It was also an electric mouse, but unlike Pikachu, it was clearly twice the size.

Its fur is dark orange all over, its belly is white, and it has a long, thin black tail.

However, the end is electric, just like Pikachu's.

It was looking at Pikachu with curious eyes.

"Lei Lei!"

"Pickup!"

Pikachu looked down at its fellow creature from its high perch, its eyes filled with scrutiny.

The intelligence was correct, it really is Raichu!

My own evolution... well, the aesthetic regression type!

They sized up the other party's Pokémon.

Ash and Lt. Surge both frowned.

The eerie atmosphere made Xiaogang and Xiaoxia tense.

Just as the two men couldn't help but feel a little worried for Ma Zhishi.

"So thin!"

"So fat!"

The two spoke in unison, but uttered words with completely opposite meanings.

Lt. Surgeon: "?"

Xiao Zhi: "?"

fat?

Electric mice are considered beautiful when they are plump, aren't they?

瘦？

Isn't the purpose of exercise to build muscle and reduce fat?

Neither of them quite understood what the other was saying.

Ma Zhishi spoke first, his voice loud but filled with deep confusion.

"Young man, why does that Pikachu on your shoulder look like that?"

Xiao Zhi was stunned for a moment.

He looked down at his Pikachu, whose shoulder muscles were well-defined and whose spirit was high, then looked up to meet Lt. Surge's puzzled gaze.

"Exercising? Isn't that normal?"

"I do understand the principles of exercise!"

Lt. Surge's voice rose a little as he extended a thick finger, almost touching Pikachu's belly.

"But why... how come you, Pikachu, even have abs?"

Is this reasonable for an electric mouse?!

"Pickup!"

Upon hearing this, Pikachu quite appropriately raised its little paw.

She patted her firm belly, which had no excess fat, with a smug look on her face.

It cast a provocative glance at the fat Raichu below.

Body fat percentage below 3%, exceptional core strength, you get it?

"Shouldn't electric mice, especially Pikachu, be considered beautiful if they are round, plump, and have a solid feel?"

Ma Xueshi's tone was filled with shock at the blow to common sense.

Look at this Pikachu, which isn't round at all.

As a seasoned electric mouse enthusiast and a Raichu fanatic, his tone carried a hint of heartache.

"How did you train this... it's even developed sharp edges!"

Xiaoxia whispered to Xiaogang beside her.

"It may be a bit rude to say this... but chubby Pikachu is definitely cuter."

Xiao Gang stroked his chin and analyzed it from the perspective of a breeder.

"It's a difference in breeding philosophy. I think the current Pikachu is pretty good."

Lt. Surge stared at Pikachu's figure for several seconds.

Finally, as if unable to comprehend it, he shook his head heavily and let out a sigh.

It's like a pearl being covered in dust, a beautiful jade being ruined by a clumsy craftsman, and it's such a pity that the Lionhead Hiren with such a high likability is male!

"Never mind."

I've temporarily set aside my entanglement with this aesthetic disagreement.

Lt. Surge turned his attention back to Satoshi.

"Since you are also a Pikachu trainer, then young man, please hear me out—"

His eyes turned fervent, and then he suddenly spread his muscular arms wide, as if proclaiming some great truth.

Join our army of evolution!

"Lei Lei!"

The Raichu at his feet immediately puffed out its round chest, nodded emphatically, and a burst of electric sparks erupted in its hand, as if demonstrating its power.

As Raichu's top promoter, M. Surge immediately switched into sales mode.

He speaks very fast.

"Look at this perfect evolved form!"

"Raichu! Stronger power output! A more robust and stable physique! A more handsome tail!"

"The appearance may be slightly compromised, but the strength will definitely be enhanced!"

"Having shed Pikachu's immaturity, it now possesses the true strength and aura to dominate the electric field!"

"This is the sublimation of life, the necessary path for the electric mouse to reach its glory!"

He bent down, casting a huge shadow over Ash once again, his face filled with sincerity.

"To have trained Pikachu to this... hmm, this lean and capable look, I see you're a promising talent who's willing to put in the effort! How about this,"

He pulled out a stone from somewhere, a stone embedded with golden electric sparks.

"I happen to have a Thunder Stone here. As a fellow electric mouse enthusiast, I'll give it to you at cost price!"

"Absolutely great value for money, it will transform you and your Pikachu instantly!"

"With just one evolution stone, Pikachu can shed its reputation as a stray dog! So, young man, don't miss this opportunity!"

Ash subconsciously looked at Pikachu.

"Pikachu..."

He won't force his Pokémon to evolve.

It all depends on their wishes.

"Pikachu, Pikachu!"

Pikachu glanced at Raichu and shook its head resolutely.

Two little paws made a big X in front of its chest.

There was not a trace of wavering in his eyes regarding his strength; all he could see was his desire for good looks.

Sensing the strong desire of his companion on his shoulder, Ash didn't hesitate much and looked directly into Lt. Surge's expectant eyes.

"Thank you for your kindness, but I'd rather not."

Ma Zhishi's expression froze, clearly not expecting that his generous offer would be rejected so decisively.

But that won't do!

As a long-time Raichu supporter and a staunch advocate of the evolution path, how could he possibly be defeated like this!

Let this unorthodox Pikachu continue to mislead young trainers!

He clenched his fists, as if he had made a huge decision, and his face showed an expression of painful reluctance.

"Free! I'll give it to you for free! Consider it a gift from me, a senior in the electric mouse enthusiast community, to you!"

Send the Thunder Stone to Ash.

"Evolve, young one! Hold this stone, and you and your Pikachu will see a new and powerful world!"

Pikachu immediately leaned back tactically.

Ash reached out and gently touched the tip of Pikachu's head to comfort it.

"I don't care about evolution, but Pikachu itself doesn't want to."

"It's not that Raichu isn't strong."

He paused, then added a blunt and hurtful reason.